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P23 PDM

1997 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,419 mi
Last recorded84,419 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Ax70,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 PDM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 84,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nsr radius arm slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2015 80,349 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

front tyres poor condition and wearing thin on tread

front wiper blade poor condition

inner sills and floor to sills corroded

nearside mirror damaged

offside front inner wheel arch area corroded and holed

oil leak

outer sills corroded

rear tyres poor condition and wearing thin on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,670 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres poor condition (cracking on tread and sidewalls)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,099 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust poor condition

rear tyres poor condition (cracking on tread and sidewalls)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 73,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust poor condition

rear tyres poor condition (cracking on tread and sidewalls)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,038 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Exhaust poor condition and blowing slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,075 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 65,075 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,659 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 55,480 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 55,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?

Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
3,718
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
70,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 29,403
constant velocity joint gaiter split 24,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,047
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,801
Headlamp insecure 19,925
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P23 PDM is a 1997 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 70,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Ax fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 29,403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P23 PDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Ax typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Citroen Ax is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P23 PDM registered?

P23 PDM is a 1997 Citroen Ax, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P23 PDM safe to buy?

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